GoCar Self-Drive Tours across San Diego with GPS Guide & Commentary
Drive San Deigo your way with your choice of GoCar tours to suit every traveller’s dream itinerary! Hop into your own electric GoCar and whip around town on a one-hour San Diego Harbor and Gaslamp Quarter tour to see sights from the Maritime Museum to Seaport Village. Opt for the two-hour tour to explore Downtown and Balboa Park to witness beautiful spots like Balboa Park Rose Garden and Little Italy. Choose the Coronado Tour to get your dose of pristine beaches and coastline driving across the bridge to Coronado Island. Go all-out with a memorable full-day Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian in a 2020 Vanderhall Blackjack and soak in the mountain scenery and breathtaking backdrops. All your routes are GPS-guided, so you can go at your own pace and enjoy the drive!
Inclusions
One-Hour San Diego Harbor & Gaslamp Quarter Tour
- Valid for up to two people* (one driver + one passenger)
- *Please note: You must be aged 21+ and hold a valid driving licence to drive a GoCar and 7+ to be a passenger
- One-hour GoCar experience – self-drive an electric three-wheeled vehicle
- Loop around the Home of San Diego Padres and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter
- See Little Italy, Maritime Museum, U.S.S. Midway, Seaport Village and more
- GPS route with entertaining commentary
- Safety briefings
- Available every day: Departs from 9am–6pm
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2025
Two-Hour Downtown & Balboa Park Tour
- Valid for up to two people* (one driver + one passenger)
- *Please note: You must be aged 21+ and hold a valid driving licence to drive a GoCar and 7+ to be a passenger
- Two-hour GoCar experience – self-drive an electric three-wheeled vehicle
- See Spanish Renaissance-inspired architecture, museums, colourful flower gardens, and the renowned organ pavilion in Balboa Park
- Explore diverse Downtown from Maritime Museum to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter
- GPS route with entertaining commentary
- Safety briefings
- Available every day: Departs from 9am–5pm
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Two-Hour Coronado Tour
- Valid for up to two people* (one driver + one passenger)
- *Please note: You must be aged 21+ and hold a valid driving licence to drive a GoCar and 7+ to be a passenger
- Two-hour GoCar experience – self-drive an electric three-wheeled vehicle
- Drive through Downtown San Diego and over Coronado Bridge
- Navigate Coronado beaches and pass Naval Air Station on North Island
- GPS route with entertaining commentary
- Safety briefings
- Available every day: Departs from 9am–5pm
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Full-Day Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian
- Valid for up to two people* (one driver + one passenger)
- *Please note: You must be aged 25+ or older to rent. Must possess a major credit card for security deposit and valid driver’s licence. Insurance is required at an additional surcharge from USD$15 per day
- Eight-hour self-drive of a 2020 Vanderhall Blackjack
- Drive from Old Town San Diego through to Cuyamaca Mountains
- Safety briefings
- GPS route with entertaining commentary
- Available every day: Departs from 9am–11am
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Pricing & availability
3918 Mason St, San Diego, CA
Things to know
- After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
- Please note: GoCar Tours will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- Drivers must have a valid full driver’s licence and have a credit card or cash for the security deposit on the day
Every day
Availability:
- San Diego Harbor & Gaslamp Quarter Tour: Available every day: Departs from 9am–6pm
- Downtown & Balboa Park Tour: Available every day: Departs from 9am–5pm
- Coronado Tour: Available every day: Departs from 9am–5pm
- Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian: Available every day: Departs from 9am–11am
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2025
Important:
- All tours are self-drive
- GoCar Tours does not guarantee the weather. When poor conditions are expected, trips are cancelled and refunded or rescheduled
- The minimum age to be a passenger is 7 years old for San Diego Harbor & Gaslamp Quarter Tour, Downtown & Balboa Park Tour or Coronado San Diego. Minimum passenger age for Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian is 25+.
- Driving outside of the designated tour route is permitted, however the car only talks on the designated routes
- Food and drinks are not included on any tours
- The vehicle on the Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian is pet and smoking-free. Violation of the terms will result in an additional cleaning charge, payable directly to GoCar Tours
- Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian: Must be 25 years or older to rent. Must possess a major credit card for security deposit and valid driver’s licence. Insurance is required at additional surcharge from USD$15 per day
Terms & Conditions
- Maximum passenger capacity per vehicle is two people
- Licence requirements vary per vehicle that is available to drive. A valid full driver’s licence is required for tours
- Your tour’s length may vary due to departure time, location, traffic, detour choices, and itinerary. Additional rental time will be charged in 15-minute increments, payable directly to GoCar Tours
- All vehicles are covered by a liability policy for the legal state minimums that provide third parties around you with coverage in the event of an accident. Your rental agreement however, excludes renters from accessing that policy. So you may be liable for damages or losses that occur during your rental. GoCar Tours offers you extra insurance options for an additional surcharge, payable on the day to GoCar Tours to manage your liability that your rental may incur such as a CDW and SLI. Ask agents about these options when you arrive
- GoCar Tours takes no responsibility for the weather in the area. GoCar Tours endeavours to make well-informed go/no-go decisions regarding weather conditions, but no refunds will be given should the resulting conditions become unfavourable
- Late arrival will shorten hire time
Please Note:
- Maximum purchase limit of six per person applies for Gaslamp Quarter & San Diego Harbor Tour
- Maximum purchase limit of nine per person applies for Downtown & Balboa Park Tour
- Maximum purchase limit of eight per person applies for Coronado Tour
- Maximum purchase limit of two per person applies for Vanderhall Venice Drive to Julian Tour
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
GoCar Tours
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